2012.09.24
The U.S. Atomic Energy Commission conducted tests in the 1950s to determine if canned and bottled beer, near to a nuclear explosion, would remain safe to drink. Via Robert Krulwich of NPR News.

2012.09.22
The Autumnal Equinox occurred at 10:49 am on the US east coast. Via National Geographic.

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